Summer Songs and Stories: lesson idea

Songs seem to be a popular option for summer classes, and fill-in-the-blanks activities are probably the most popular forms of exercises to include songs in an EFL lesson. However, you can make your students use songs to create new stories, and that's how they work not only on their receptive, but also productive language. And they still have a lot of fun!

7 Free Online Courses in June

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I believe you are already thinking about your summer break, aren't you? And yet here I am with a batch of online courses! Before you shrug off any idea of self-development, take a look at the classes you may take up this summer - and that's the point, actually: I have picked 7 courses that are not only free but also self-paced, which means you can learn something new whenever you feel like it.

End of the course activities

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Do we really need end of the course activities? Well - yes. If we want our students to reflect on what they've learnt and focus on their short- and long-term goals, those activities can be really useful. I want to share some simple activities that require no preparation and bring a lot of fun in the classroom.

Effective homework

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It's not easy to make your students actually do the homework. I believe that effective homework should be: a) short b) relevant c) engaging d) fun And I have some simple homework ideas your students will enjoy!

The Power of Useless (TED-based lesson plan)

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I believe we all need a bit of pure fun – especially now. And one of the first people that comes to my mind when I think of joy is Simone Giertz, a woman who makes robots that are useless – and while it may sound somewhat absurd, I think you will enjoy my simple yet highly educational lesson plan.

7 Free Online Courses in April

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This March was a really draining month, so the courses I've found focus on what I, and a lot of the people I know, need most: mental help. We're facing a humanitarian crisis, and all of us, especially those educators who work with kids and teens might need all the help possible. So here are some short courses that might actually help you - and your students.

Breathe In, Breathe Out: 5 Breathing Activities for Teachers and Students

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As you know, I’m a fan of mindfulness, but I know some of the exercises take time. That’s why I thought about various breathing activities – they’re short, easy to implement in a daily schedule (or in a classroom), and they really work!

Let's Talk About Lesson Goals

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We all know how important lesson goals are, but can we talk about them with our students? And if yes - how can we do it, if we usually run out of time anyway and one more lesson stage seems just too much?

St. Patrick's Day Quiz: lesson plan + worksheet

Saint Patrick's Day is almost here, and if you're still looking for some ideas, I have a short lesson plan you can enjoy with your students. If you're already familiar with my lesson ideas, then you won't be surprised that this is yet another plan where your students do the actual work and you monitor them.

Soft Balls in the Classroom: Fun and Inspiration

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I asked some teachers about using soft balls in the classroom, and nine out of ten suggested throwing them at students' heads. While I can fully emphatise with the idea, I believe there's more we can do with these colourful tools that are easy to find around the school and use in the class.

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